Planning data

• Locate service labels

• Create and activate a Nutanix account

• Plan the network

• Acquire default credentials

Locate service labels​

The information on service labels are helpful for support technicians to identify your products and provide faster services. After receiving the product, peel the labels away and store them in a safe place.

• The machine type and serial number are on the ID label of each product.

• The BMC network access label is attached on the top side of the pull-out information tab.

Create and activate a Nutanix account​

If you are new to Nutanix Support Portal, refer to the following steps to create and set up your Nutanix account.

1. Go to http://portal.nutanix.com and follow the on-screen instructions to create an account.

2. One verification email will be sent to your email address, click the verification link upon receiving the email. The Nutanix Welcome page is displayed.

3. Type the required information and click Log in.

4. Locate the Support Portal card in the Support and Community area. Then, click Activate. The Activation required dialogue box is displayed.

5. Specify the serial number of your product and click your account is well set up. See Locate service labels.

Acquire default credentials​

Use the following table to plan for all required software.

Plan the network​

Use the following table to plan the network for your Nutanix implementation.